Ibrahim

Rank 419th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Ibrahim was 419th most popular baby name for boys and 838th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 762 babies were named Ibrahim in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 4,405 babies in the United States were named Ibrahim. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 0.7% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ibrahim is around 13 to 15 years old.

The name "Ibrahim" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Ibrahim include Ib and Ibra.

Ibrahim Meaning & Origin

Ibrahim is an Arabic name meaning "father of many," symbolizing leadership, strength, and generosity.

The name Ibrahim is described as cultured, knowledgeable and compassionate.

Pronunciation

Ibrahim is pronounced ee-bruh-him in English. The name Ibrahim has 7 letters and 2, 3 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ibrahim

In the Islamic tradition, Ibrahim (Abraham) is recognized as a prophet and messenger of God, who had two sons – Ismail (Ishmael) and Ishaq (Isaac). He also plays a key role in the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj. The "stoning of the devil" ritual during Hajj symbolizes Ibrahim’s refusal to be swayed by the devil from his devotion to God.

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Similar Sounding Names

Ibraheem Ibrahima Ibrohim

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